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Douglas County CASA to host its first cornhole tournament with free fun for kids
Douglas County CASA is hosting its first Cornhole for CASA event on Sunday, including a free fun zone for kids, with hopes of starting an annual tradition and connecting with more community members.
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Champions! KU wins Women’s National Invitation Tournament
The Kansas women’s basketball team held on for victory against Columbia Saturday, becoming champions of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.

KU announces plans to renovate Allen Fieldhouse
The University of Kansas announced plans Wednesday to renovate Allen Fieldhouse, the home of Jayhawk basketball for more than 60 years, featuring premium experiences for fans.

College GameDay returns to Lawrence ahead of KU vs. Baylor basketball game
KU basketball fans got an early start Saturday morning as ESPN’s College GameDay returned to Lawrence.

Lawrence Style Scout — Game Day Edition
Join us as we walk through downtown Lawrence to celebrate KU basketball’s 84-62 win against Indiana. We ask fans about their game day merch, favorite players, and more.

Free State football standout commits to KU; ‘I can be near my support community,’ he says
Calvin Clements, a senior at Free State High School and Jayhawk fan growing up, is staying home for college.

Lance Leipold signs long-term contract to remain KU football coach
KU has its football coach for the foreseeable future. Lance Leipold has signed a new deal that will keep him in Lawrence through 2029.

Great day to be a Jayhawk: KU tops OSU 37-16, earns bowl eligibility
The Kansas Jayhawks looked a little more like they did early in the season during their Salute to Service game Saturday afternoon, improving to 6-3 on the season and becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2008.

Bill Self suspended for KU basketball’s first 4 games this season; faces other penalties
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self and assistant coach Kurtis Townsend are suspended for the first four games of the upcoming season in an apparent effort to head off penalties from a long-running NCAA investigation into the program’s recruiting practices.

Initial plans for KU football stadium renovation paid for with private funds; contracts won’t be disclosed
After announcing plans for massive changes to the football stadium and a new ”gateway” to campus, KU has entered into contracts with three vendors to begin planning — but the details won’t be available to the public.

KU unveils national championship banner at Late Night in the Phog
The Kansas Jayhawks and a few thousand of their biggest fans got another opportunity to celebrate their national championship victory Friday night as they unveiled the 2022 banner in Allen Fieldhouse.

KU fans get hyped for College GameDay
Fans arrived to “fill the hill” hours before kickoff in Kansas’ matchup against TCU as ESPN’s College GameDay traveled to Lawrence for the first time.

KU announces massive project to upgrade Memorial Stadium, build ‘new gateway’ to campus
Kansas Athletics on Friday announced its most significant plans in decades regarding the future of KU football.

‘The buzz is amazing’: KU football hype is energizing Lawrence, boosting business
The Kansas Jayhawks football team is 5-0, ranked 19th in the AP poll and angling for its first postseason bowl game appearance since 2008. And the team’s surprising success on the field is rippling through the community.

‘We’ve been coming forever’: KU fans share tailgating necessities ahead of homecoming game
Energized by a 4-0 win streak, KU fans were celebrating with games, barbecue, music, and more, all around the stadium and surrounding neighborhoods.

Photos: Rock Chalk Block Party
Jayhawk fans of all ages gathered on Mass Street Friday night for the inaugural Rock Chalk Block Party.
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